Gabrielle RussonApril 10, 2024
3min0
Disney World is making big changes to the DAS card.
Tag: Disabilities
Gabrielle RussonApril 10, 2024Gabrielle RussonFebruary 14, 2023
7min0
A woman says she lost her dream job because the company failed to accommodate her disabilities as required under federal law. Now, she's suing.
Associated PressNovember 14, 2021
4min607
Rescued dolphin had become an inspiration to people with disabilities everywhere.
Christine Jordan SextonApril 9, 2021
Ryan NicolFebruary 17, 2021
4min1983
The Purple Alert system would work similarly to existing alert systems.
Guest AuthorApril 1, 2019
6min402
"We’re one of the few organizations in Florida that addresses all disabilities, physical and mental."
Scott PowersAugust 14, 2018
4min296
With one television commercial, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is managing to highlight his own efforts to help people with disabilities, bash President Donald Trump for mocking them, and accuse Gov. Rick Scott of being heartless. The new 30-second TV commercial “Sabrina” that launched Tuesday, also offers a counter to Democratic rival Gwen Graham’s announcement that […]
Larry GriffinOctober 26, 2016
4min548
Senate President Andy Gardiner appeared in downtown Orlando Wednesday to promote the launch of the new Florida Unique Abilities partnership, an initiative that businesses can join to support hiring those with disabilities. Gardiner and business leaders representing AT&T, Walgreens, and SeaWorld, appeared at the Canvs building on Garland Avenue to talk up the program, saying it would […]
Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2016
3min420
The Foundation for Florida’s Future highlighted a bevy of bills and budget items passed by the Legislature in a celebratory email sent out by the education advocacy group Friday. “More Florida children will get a better education – that is the takeaway from this year’s Legislative Session,” said Patricia Levesque, executive director of the Foundation for […]
Phil AmmannDecember 2, 2015
2min304
Florida students with disabilities could have expanded educational options in a bill that passed its final Senate committee hearing Wednesday morning. LobbyTools is reporting that SB 672, sponsored by Niceville Republican Don Gaetz, is now on its way to the Senate floor. If passed, the bill would expand the one-year Personal Learning Scholarship Account program, […]